Chappy Young, Scott Proctor and Karen and Mark Rodgers joined with others at a kickoff event to support M.E.'s Team.

Bob Dobens

STUART - Mark Rodgers doesn't want his mother to know what he does for a living. But he won't be quiet about the lives of professional athletes and agents at a dinner to benefit M.E.'s Team.

Rodgers, who represents baseball stars such as Stuart's Scott Proctor and Philadelphia Phillies pitcher Cliff Lee, will speak at the Jan. 17 event hosted by The Experts. Steve Swann is sponsoring the dinner and Rodgers' talk titled, "Don't tell my Mother I am a Sports Agent."

"I am going to share unique insights into the interesting business of being a player representative," Rodgers said. "I ride the roller coaster of difficult and great days with professional athletes, and I want to share that perspective."

Proceeds from the event will benefit M.E.'s Team Foundation, a nonprofit organization that Proctor and his wife Carrie founded to improve the lives of children throughout the Treasure Coast.

"For 25 years, Mark has been part of professional sports, not just baseball," said Proctor, who just signed with the San Francisco Giants after finishing an outstanding season pitching for the Doosan Bears in the Korea Baseball Organization. "This is going to be a great night for guys to gather round and hear some great stories."

The cocktail party and dinner is $100 per ticket. Contact Bridget Baratta at bridgetbaratta@yahoo.com. The foundation is also selling tickets for a chance to win a specially outfitted Crew Cab Polaris utility terrain vehicle.

About M.E.'s Team

M.E.'s Team Foundation makes a significant impact on the well-being of the children of the Treasure Coast with the support of our community through teamwork. The foundation believes that when it comes to children's health and wellness, and sports and education, we all have a role to play. Scott and Carrie Proctor of Stuart named the foundation for their second child, Mary Elizabeth ("M.E."). For more information, visit http://mesteamfoundation.org or http://www.facebook.com/mesteam?sk=wall.

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